How Good It Is to Center Down
An Invitation to Share: A Retreat for Black Men Seeking Rest, Clarity, and Renewal
by Brady Radford
As I recently wrapped up a retreat at Ignatius House, I found myself thinking about how many men, especially Black men in our congregations, communities, families, and leadership circles, may need sacred space more than they realize. So many men are carrying a great deal. Some are leading, preaching, pastoring, mentoring, parenting, and showing up with souls in need of quiet rest.
How Good It Is to Center Down is a weekend retreat created especially for Black men, focused on the wisdom and writings of Howard Thurman.
This retreat is for the man who could benefit from solitude, reflection, prayer, good rest, and a renewed sense of God’s presence.
I invite you to consider whether there is a member, friend, colleague, or loved one in your congregation or community who might benefit from this kind of weekend. No previous retreat experience is necessary.
“How Good It Is to Center Down”
A 2-Night Weekend Retreat for Black Men
September 4–6, 2026
Accelerator Training
Accelerator Training
Location: Heartland Retreat Center, 16965 NW 45 Hwy, Parkville, MO 64152
Date and time: Tue, Sep 8, 2026 3:00 PM - Fri, Sep 11, 2026 3:00 PM ET
Organizer: Jeya So, (502) 579-3368, jeya.so@pcusa.org
Event sponsored and led by 1001 New Worshiping Communities and is open to new worshiping community leaders from across the PCUSA. Pre-registration required and available on a first come first serve basis.
Clergy Lunch - East
Clergy Lunch - East
12-1:30 PM - Mellow Mushroom
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Location: Mellow Mushroom, 1880 GA-20, Conyers, GA 30013
Host: Joshua Woodsmith
Clergy Lunch - West
Clergy Lunch - West
12-1:30 PM - Positano Pizza
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Location: Positano Pizza, 300 City Circle, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Host: Ally Lee
Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event
Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event
Founded in 1975, Stephen Ministries is celebrating its 50th year of equipping God’s people for ministry! As part of the celebrations, we’d like to invite all whose lives have been touched by Stephen Ministries to an upcoming event in the Atlanta area.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Cathedral of Christ the King
2699 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
This event is part of a nationwide tour celebrating Stephen Ministries’ 50th anniversary and is built around the theme of “Building a More Caring World,” which reflects Stephen Ministries’ vision to help all people care and relate with greater compassion and excellence.
Stephen Ministries was founded in 1975 by Dr. Kenneth Haugk, a pastor and clinical psychologist. Over the half-century since, the organization’s resources have been used by tens of thousands of congregations worldwide, representing over 190 Christian denominations. Through Stephen Ministry in particular, more than 600,000 people have been trained as lay caregivers, and they in turn have provided care to millions of hurting people.
Featuring Haugk and other teaching faculty from Stephen Ministries St. Louis, this hope-filled, insightful event will look not only back at the past but also into the future—equipping and inspiring you for building a more caring world. In addition, Stephen Ministries is introducing a new initiative for helping congregations combat the mental health crisis.
Schedule:
Check-In, Light Breakfast, Fellowship:
8:00–9:00 a.m.Morning Presentations:
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noonLunch:
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.Afternoon Presentations:
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Presentations will feature a wide range of topics—all filled with encouragement, fellowship, and learning.
The event, which includes the light breakfast and break refreshments, is $15 per person. An optional box lunch is available for an additional $12 per person. The box lunch typically includes a sandwich, chips, and a dessert. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available.
Spots are limited. For additional details or questions, call the Stephen Ministries office at (314) 428-2600.
Combined Installation Service
Combined Installation Service
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11 AM
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
1328 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Join us as we celebrate a combined Installation service for the following:
Rev. Lauren Tucker - Associate Pastor for Youth and College and Ministries
Rev. Saranell Hartman - Associate Pastor of Engagement
The service will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11 AM.
An offering is to be received to benefit the scholarship fund for those preparing for ministry of the Word and Sacrament under care of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta.
The Love Your Neighbor Tour - Brotherhood: a Cinematic Musical
The Love Your Neighbor Tour - Brotherhood: A Cinematic Musical
We invite you to join us at Candler for a special evening centered on the film Brotherhood and the timely questions it raises about community, belonging, and what it means to love your neighbor.
The evening will include a conversation about the film, an opportunity to meet the film’s main characters, live music, and a preview of scenes.
September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Cannon Chapel
Free and open to the community
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of film, music, and conversation. Registration is encouraged. This event is in-person and virtual.
3rd Wednesday Synod COM SACK Lunch Conversation
3rd Wednesday Synod COM SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Conversations on the third Wednesday of the month will focus on topics related to Committees on Ministry. We meet from 12-1 pm (Eastern Time). Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
September 16, 2026 - GA227 & Implications for COM
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
Clergy Lunch - Central
Clergy Lunch - Central
12-1:30 PM - North Decatur PC
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Location: North Decatur PC, 611 Medlock Road, Decatur, GA, 30033
Atlanta Recycles Day
Atlanta Recycles Day
Third Saturdays (except January)
9 AM-Noon
https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/public-works/recycling-program
Regional Agape Fellowship: East/West
Regional Agape Fellowship: East/West
Saturday, September 19, 9:30-11:30 A.M. at Peachtree City
Discerning Missional Leadership (DML) Assessments
Discerning Missional Leadership (DML) Assessments
We want every new worshiping community leader to flourish in their work and their lives. Regardless of how things go for your new worshiping community, our hope is that you’ll see this season of your life as one in which you experienced growth personally, spiritually, and vocationally. The Discerning Missional Leadership assessment is designed to help you identify your path for flourishing.
Location: Tacoma (Exact venue TBA), Tacoma, WA
Date and time: Mon, Sep 21, 2026 3:30 PM - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 12:00 PM PT
Organizer: Michael Gehrling, (412) 592-9094, michael.gehrling@pcusa.org
Accelerator Training
Accelerator Training
Location: Online
Date and time: Wed, Sep 23, 2026 9:00 AM - Wed, Nov 4, 2026 10:30 AM PT
Organizer: Jeya So, (502) 579-3368, jeya.so@pcusa.org
The 1001 NWC Online Accelerator is a six-week online course that meets the requirement for the investment grant. The program starts on September 23 and ends on November 4th from 9-10:30 PDT, 12-1:30 EDT. Please note that there is no meeting October 14th. Zoom information will be sent to registrants closer to the starting date.
Event sponsored and led by 1001 New Worshiping Communities and is open to new worshiping community leaders from across the PCUSA. Pre-registration required and available on a first come first serve basis.
Clergy Lunch - Under 40
Clergy Lunch - Under 40
11:30 AM-1 PM – Universal Joint
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Location: Universal Joint, 906 Oakview Rd, Decatur, GA 30030 - Menu
Come Find Rest
Come Find Rest
presented by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM)
September 25-26, 2026
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Columbia, SC
Event Description: "Come Find Rest" is a weekend designed to nurture both spirit and vocation. Rooted in the themes of sabbath and renewal, this gathering weaves together collaborative singing, meaningful workshops, and intentional time for connection. Participants will explore how practices of rest can be thoughtfully integrated into the rhythm of ministry, leaving refreshed, encouraged, and equipped to lead with renewed purpose.
Registration Information:
On-Time Rates
PAM Member Rate: $65
Non-Member Rate: $80
Late Rates (after August 25)
PAM Member Rate: $80
Non-Member Rate: $95
Discounted rates available for groups of 5 or more registering - please contact pam@pcusa.org for more information or assistance with registration.
Event Leadership:
Festival Director - Augie Gil
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Alicia W. Walker
Interest Sessions led by Rev. Emily Mooneyhan and Rev. Melissa McNair-King
MDM's Bridge to Belonging
Bridge to Belonging is Memorial Drive Ministries’ annual dinner fundraiser where we honor bridge builders, invite support, and celebrate the expanding network of relationships that create belonging for refugee and immigrant newcomers to Georgia. This year’s event will be Saturday, September 26 from 5pm - 7pm at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody. More information and tickets are available here until the event is sold out: https://mdmatl.org/b2b-2026-tickets/
Installation of Deanne Townsend
Installation of Deanne Townsend
Sunday, September 27 at 12:30-2 PM
Peachtree Presbyterian Church - Wilson Chapel
Join us as we celebrate the Installation of Deanne Townsend as Associate Pastor at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. The service will take place at Peachtree on Sunday, September 27 at 12:30-2 PM.
An offering is to be received to benefit the Emergency Fund for Pastors.
Protecting Children from Gun Violence Fall Action Circle
Protecting Children from Gun Violence Action Circle
One Hour on Zoom for Five Wednesdays at Noon ET, plus One Hour of Preparation
Fall 2026: Sept. 30 - Oct. 28
Offered by the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Gun Violence in Prevention Ministry and led by educators, pastors and other faith activists, The Action Circle is designed for adults, parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors, church leaders, veterans, health professionals, gun violence survivors and others who believe that “Children are a heritage from the Lord” (Ps. 127). It’s for those who own firearms and those who do not. It’s for people of faith who are willing to face a difficult issue together in order to protect and nurture the children and youth in our midst. If that is you — and others from your congregation — please sign up at www.bit.ly/protectfall
Topics:
Week 1 Children in The Crossfire: How Gun Violence became the Top Killer of US Children
Week 2 Saving Children’s Lives with Secure Storage Programs
Week 3 Seeing Our Children: The Spiritual and Mental Health of Children in the Crossfire
Week 4 Direct Action Options for Real Safety for Children
Week 5 Advocacy, Voting and Next Steps for Your Congregation
Resources:
Deadline: Synod - Youth & Young Adult Grant
The Synod of South Atlantic Presbyteries, Synod Networks, and Churches within the synod for projects/programs focused on engagement with and for youth and young adults (Youth aged 12-18; Young Adult aged 19-25). Proof of insurance and constitutionally required policy adherence is required.
Deadline: Synod - Inspiring Ministry Grant
For Presbyteries & congregations within the synod for new mission/ministry programs or projects. Follow up impact assessment required.
Deadline: Synod - Cultivating Community Grant
Synod of South Atlantic Presbyteries, Churches, and PC(USA) affiliated entities within the synod for projects/programs focused on cultivating community partnerships and peacemaking efforts.
Festival of Choirs 2026
Third Annual Festival of Choirs
Join us Oct. 2–3 at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, for an unforgettable celebration of choral music! Under the direction of renowned festival director Everett McCorvey, this event brings together choirs from across the region for two days of inspiring rehearsals, workshops, and performances. Experience the joy of singing in community, learning from exceptional leaders, and lifting voices in praise. Whether you’re a choir member, director, or music enthusiast, this festival promises music that moves the soul.
Learn more and register at https://www.presbymusic.org/mid-south!
Available in English
2026 Atlanta Festival of Young Preachers
2026 Atlanta Festival of Young Preachers
Saturday, October 2-3, 2026
The festival will be October 2-3, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta (6175 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331)! We will begin with an evening worship service open to the entire community on Friday, October 2nd, which will then lead to our full day of activities on Saturday, October 3rd, to conclude around 4 P.M. We would love to see as many of our ministerial siblings as possible for the evening worship, as well as any young preachers (or discerning young people) ages 16-30!
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open!
Savannah Presbytery - School of the Laity
Savannah Presbytery - School of the Laity
The School of the Laity courses are held hybrid with both online (via Zoom) and in-person participants. In-person classes are held at Epworth By the Sea on St. Simons Island, GA. Participants can join a small cohort beginning each June and complete the full two-year program or can take a singular course as their schedule permits.
There are pre-course assignments for each course shared on the registration brochure. March and October Sessions begin early Saturday morning and conclude late Sunday afternoon while June Sessions begin on Friday evening and continue through late Sunday afternoon.
For more details click the button below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Marty Susie, SOL Registrar, at (800) 616-3671 ext. 703 or msusie1@savannahpresbytery.org.
Biscuits and Blessings Annual Review Celebration
Biscuits and Blessings Annual Review Celebration
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9 -11:30 AM
Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
Calling all new worshiping community (NWC) leaders, NCDC Board members, and friends! The year is full of blessings during this time of immense change, and it is time to gather for our annual reviews. We gather for breakfast, worship, and sharing our reflections on the past year as well as our anticipated challenges, opportunities, goals, hopes, and prayers for the upcoming year.
All new worshiping communities are required to complete an Annual Review, but friends are also invited to be a part of this holy time of discernment, reflection, and storytelling.
Registration coming soon!
World Communion Offering
World Communion Offering - Season of Preparation, September 6 - October 4, 2026
Calling all God's people to cultivate forms of reconcilation through racial justice, gender justice, peacemaking, global witness and ecumenical and interfaith relations.
Information/Resources: https://pcusa.org/special-offerings/world-communion-offering
Come to the Mountains
Come to the Mountains: A Presbyterian Youth Workers' Association Retreat
Join us for PYWA’s Second Annual “Come to the Mountains” Gathering in Montreat, North Carolina. This gathering is open to all youth workers — ordained and non-ordained, volunteers and professionals alike.
Over the course of a few days, participants will have the opportunity to:
Worship & Keynote – led by Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean and Rev. Neema Cyrus Franklin.
Learning Labs — Hands-on sessions designed to sharpen your skills and deepen your practice in youth ministry.
Soul Care — Intentional time set aside for rest, reflection, and personal renewal.
Idea Exchange — A collaborative space to share insights, challenges, and creative solutions with fellow youth workers.
Small & Mighty Zoom
Association of Smaller Congregations
Small & Mighty Monthly Zoom Conversation
First Tuesdays from 7-8 pm ET / 6-7 pm CT
A Time to Connect and Equip Leaders in Small Membership Churches
What can you expect each month?
Expect to meet other small church leaders (pastors, CREs, elders, educators). Expect to share some of the mighty things God is doing in and through your small membership congregation. Expect to share some needs you have as a leader that could be met by future gatherings. Expect to leave encouraged, equipped, and connected!
Join our conversation here: https://form.jotform.com/251396018295159
If you are unable to join us tonight, keep in mind that we post recordings after the gathering. You can access past recordings and resources that are suggested by the presenter/facilitator from the button on this page: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/small-and-mighty. We also post info about the upcoming gathering when that is available.
If you have interest in learning more about the Association of Smaller Congregations or have questions about this Small and Mighty Zoom Gathering, please reach out to ASC President, Caroline Dennis at cvdennis.wpcgwd@gmail.com.
Your registration for the Small & Mighty Conversations gets you this monthly invitation to join the conversation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom.
We hope to see you there!
1st Wednesday Synod SACK Lunch Conversation
1st Wednesday Synod SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
September 2 - New Worshipping Communities
October 7 - Courageous Conversations
November 4 - Systemic Poverty
December 2 - Food Ministries
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
1001 National Gathering for 1001 NWC Leaders
1001 National Gathering for 1001 NWC Leaders
October 12-15, 2026
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, Colorado
Boundaries Training
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta requires all ministers of the Word and Sacrament and commissioned ruling elders, including members at large, ministers serving in a validated ministry, and retired ministers serving a church in any Presbytery-approved relationship, to take the Presbytery’s Boundaries Training once every three years.
For more information about Boundaries Training and/or to register, click the button below.
Recycling Days - DHPC
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Recycle Days
3rd Sundays of January, April, August, and October. The general schedule and focus include:
Third Sunday of January - Styrofoam & Books
Third Sunday of April - Electronics
Third Sunday in August - Paints & Chemicals
Third Sunday in October - All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Someone will be in the front lot collecting from 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:15 PM.
Upcoming:
8/16/2026: Paints and Chemicals
10/18/2026: Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals
Discerning Missional Leadership (DML) Assessments
Discerning Missional Leadership (DML) Assessments
We want every new worshiping community leader to flourish in their work and their lives. Regardless of how things go for your new worshiping community, our hope is that you’ll see this season of your life as one in which you experienced growth personally, spiritually, and vocationally. The Discerning Missional Leadership assessment is designed to help you identify your path for flourishing.
Location: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 E 27th St, Austin, TX 78705
Date and time: Mon, Oct 19, 2026 3:30 PM - Fri, Oct 23, 2026 12:00 PM CT
Organizer: Michael Gehrling, (412) 592-9094, michael.gehrling@pcusa.org
Conversations with the Clerk
Conversations with the Clerk
Join Stated Clerk Andy James for a presentation and conversation about matters of interest to the life of the church!
Upcoming Conversations:
Tuesday, October 20, 12:00pm: Amendments Proposed by the 227th General Assembly
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00pm: Office Hours for Clerks of Session
Register for one or all of these here!
For more information contact Stated Clerk Andy James at cajames@atlpcusa.org.
Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.
Jesus & Justice Young Adult Advocacy Conference
Jesus & Justice Young Adult Advocacy Conference
October 23-25, 2026
Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, Georgia)
Get ready to connect, learn, and be empowered to advocate for a more just world! This conference is perfect for college students and seminarians who want to learn effective ways to stand up for causes they believe in, build networks, and engage with advocacy topics in meaningful ways.
safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program
safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program
presented by Living Works and Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church
Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church
1978 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
The safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program, developed by Living Works, will be offered on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church. Lunch, snacks and beverages provided.
During this four-hour interactive class, you will learn how to recognize invitations for help, communicate directly about suicide, and connect individuals at risk with life-saving intervention resources.
Thanks to a “Beyond the Building” grant from the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, we are able to offer this valuable class to our community at no cost. We are limited to 30 students, so sign up now HERE!
For additional information, please contact cathomas@slpres.org.
200th Anniversary: Jackson Presbyterian Church
200th Anniversary: Jackson Presbyterian Church
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Jackson Presbyterian Church is 200 years old! We're going to celebrate our bicentennial on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM. It's going to be a special day on which we'll debut a new history of the church; we'll recognize Jackson and Butts County V.I.P.s, and we'll gather after the worship service for an old-fashioned dinner-on-the-grounds.
But the day just won't be complete without you. Because the Jackson and Butts County community has supported and nurtured our church for 200 years, we'd like for our community leaders to celebrate the day with us. Please be our special guest on our special day.
Deadline: Diaconal Ministry Grant Applications
Diaconal Ministry Grant
The Diaconal Ministry Grant is a grant opportunity which includes what were previously known as the Compassion and PATH grants. The application, which is available here, is due by midnight on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The application form is a fillable .pdf file that can be completed without printing and scanning. (If you are unable to complete the online application, please send a request to grants@atlpcusa.org and a text copy of the application will be sent to you.)
We look forward to receiving your applications, and to learning about the innovative and life-changing ministries taking place in our midst.
JCSTS Offering Free Courses Through October
Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, now doing business as the Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies, has a sparkling new catalog of some 80 self-paced, online courses. Content ranges from biblical studies to critical thinking to women in ministry--and so much more!
Course are FREE through October 30, 2026.
Visit jcsts.org/programs to check it out.
Small & Mighty Zoom
Association of Smaller Congregations
Small & Mighty Monthly Zoom Conversation
First Tuesdays from 7-8 pm ET / 6-7 pm CT
A Time to Connect and Equip Leaders in Small Membership Churches
What can you expect each month?
Expect to meet other small church leaders (pastors, CREs, elders, educators). Expect to share some of the mighty things God is doing in and through your small membership congregation. Expect to share some needs you have as a leader that could be met by future gatherings. Expect to leave encouraged, equipped, and connected!
Join our conversation here: https://form.jotform.com/251396018295159
If you are unable to join us tonight, keep in mind that we post recordings after the gathering. You can access past recordings and resources that are suggested by the presenter/facilitator from the button on this page: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/small-and-mighty. We also post info about the upcoming gathering when that is available.
If you have interest in learning more about the Association of Smaller Congregations or have questions about this Small and Mighty Zoom Gathering, please reach out to ASC President, Caroline Dennis at cvdennis.wpcgwd@gmail.com.
Your registration for the Small & Mighty Conversations gets you this monthly invitation to join the conversation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom.
We hope to see you there!
1st Wednesday Synod SACK Lunch Conversation
1st Wednesday Synod SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
September 2 - New Worshipping Communities
October 7 - Courageous Conversations
November 4 - Systemic Poverty
December 2 - Food Ministries
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
Presbytery Middle School Retreat
Presbytery Middle School Retreat
November 6-8
Calvin Center
Hey Youth Ministry Friends!
IT’S HERE! Registration is officially OPEN for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Middle School Retreat!
We’re so excited to welcome our middle schoolers to Calvin Center, November 6–8, 2026, for what we hope will be an incredible weekend of faith, fun, and friendship!
Our theme this year is YOUseful Faith.
Our faith isn’t just a bunch of old stories we hear at church. It’s alive, active, and useful in all that we do! This weekend, we’ll explore how our faith is useful in our own lives, useful to others, and useful in changing the world around us.
And we have some GREAT people joining us!
Keynote & Worship Leader:
Michael Sarvis, Associate Pastor at Graham Presbyterian Church in Graham, NC
Music:
Josh Pender & Friends from Decatur Presbyterian Church
We’ve got a great weekend planned with worship, small groups, games, community-building, and plenty of time for middle schoolers to just be middle schoolers!
Registration
Middle Schoolers: $150
Youth Leaders/Chaperones: $125
Small Group Leaders: $100
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM
We are SO excited for this weekend and can’t wait to see middle schoolers from across the state at Calvin Center!
Let’s get those youth signed up!
See you at Calvin!
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta holds quarterly Stated Meetings to conduct business and join in worship together.
For more information about Stated Meetings (including links to registration, submit absence requests, download the current Commissioner Handbook, etc.), click the button below.
Some items, such as the Commissioner Handbook, registration link, etc., will be made available a couple of weeks prior to each event.
Conversations with the Clerk
Conversations with the Clerk
Join Stated Clerk Andy James for a presentation and conversation about matters of interest to the life of the church!
Upcoming Conversations:
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00pm: Office Hours for Clerks of Session
Register for one or all of these here!
For more information contact Stated Clerk Andy James at cajames@atlpcusa.org.
Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.
Retiree Christmas Gathering
Retiree Christmas Gathering
hosted by the Pastor-to-Pastor Team
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 12-2 PM
To all retired clergy and Christian educators, along with their spouses, partners, and survivors, we extend a heartfelt invitation to our annual traditional Retiree Christmas Gathering. This cherished event will once again be graciously hosted by Presbyterian Village in Austell.
About the Luncheon
We invite you to join us in celebrating the season at the 2026 Retiree Christmas Gathering, which will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 12 PM (noon). Enjoy delicious food, warm fellowship, and the opportunity to share memories with friends old and new. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend this meaningful gathering. We look forward to coming together and celebrating the joy of the season.
Transportation Information
Recognizing that long-distance travel may be challenging for some, we encourage attendees to carpool whenever possible. If you know someone who would like to attend but may have difficulty driving, please consider offering them a ride to the luncheon. This will help ensure that everyone can join us comfortably and safely.
Location:
Presbyterian Village
2000 East West Connector
Austell, GA 30106
When you arrive at Presbyterian Village, please follow the “Event” signs which will guide you to the location of the luncheon.
Registration Process
To secure your place at the luncheon, please complete your registration by Friday, November 13, 2026. Early registration will help us provide a welcoming experience for all attendees.
The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 per person. To register and submit payment, please use the button below.
For further inquiries, please email us at realm@atlpcusa.org.
We Look Forward to Celebrating With You.
Registration: Coming Soon!
Small & Mighty Zoom
Association of Smaller Congregations
Small & Mighty Monthly Zoom Conversation
First Tuesdays from 7-8 pm ET / 6-7 pm CT
A Time to Connect and Equip Leaders in Small Membership Churches
What can you expect each month?
Expect to meet other small church leaders (pastors, CREs, elders, educators). Expect to share some of the mighty things God is doing in and through your small membership congregation. Expect to share some needs you have as a leader that could be met by future gatherings. Expect to leave encouraged, equipped, and connected!
Join our conversation here: https://form.jotform.com/251396018295159
If you are unable to join us tonight, keep in mind that we post recordings after the gathering. You can access past recordings and resources that are suggested by the presenter/facilitator from the button on this page: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/small-and-mighty. We also post info about the upcoming gathering when that is available.
If you have interest in learning more about the Association of Smaller Congregations or have questions about this Small and Mighty Zoom Gathering, please reach out to ASC President, Caroline Dennis at cvdennis.wpcgwd@gmail.com.
Your registration for the Small & Mighty Conversations gets you this monthly invitation to join the conversation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom.
We hope to see you there!
1st Wednesday Synod SACK Lunch Conversation
1st Wednesday Synod SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
September 2 - New Worshipping Communities
October 7 - Courageous Conversations
November 4 - Systemic Poverty
December 2 - Food Ministries
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
NCDC Christmas Party
NCDC Christmas Party
Thursday, December 10, 2026
6-8:30 PM
Lindsay’s Home
RSVP link coming soon
Christmas Joy Offering
Christmas Joy Offering - Season of Advent, November 29 - December 20, 2026
Supporting our leaders past, present, and future.
The Christmas Joy Offering has been a cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s. This Offering provides support for Presbyterian church workers and their families in their time of need and leadership development and education for communities of color at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color.
Information/Resources: https://pcusa.org/special-offerings/christmas-joy-offering
Deadline: World Communion Offering Grants
World Communion Offering Grants
World Communion Offering grant applications open Sept. 7, 2026, and close Jan. 15, 2027.
All council of the church engaging in reconciliation ministries that align with the causes supported by the World Communion Offering can apply for a grant, even if you don’t receive the World Communion Offering.
Grant Applications
Applications will be received through the PC(USA) grant management system, which will require you to create a username and password for that system in order to apply. More information about gran the application system will be coming soon.
The application itself should only take about 15 minutes to complete if you have the required documentation. Read the list of required documentation in the FAQs on our website.
Grant Awards
Applications will be reviewed in the first quarter of 2027 and recipients will be announced shortly thereafter. The base award for each grant is $500-$1000. Grant money is expected to be used within 12 months of distribution.
Where to learn more about the World Communion Offering Grants
Sign up for the Special Offerings email list and make sure you check the box about World Communion Offering grants to get notified about the latest grant information and helpful tips.
Questions? Call (800) 728-7228, Ext. 5047
Recycling Days - DHPC
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Recycle Days
3rd Sundays of January, April, August, and October. The general schedule and focus include:
Third Sunday of January - Styrofoam & Books
Third Sunday of April - Electronics
Third Sunday in August - Paints & Chemicals
Third Sunday in October - All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Someone will be in the front lot collecting from 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:15 PM.
2027:
2027.01.16: Styrofoam & Books
2027.04.17: Electronics
2027.08.21: Paints & Chemicals
2027.10.16: All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Boundaries Training
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta requires all ministers of the Word and Sacrament and commissioned ruling elders, including members at large, ministers serving in a validated ministry, and retired ministers serving a church in any Presbytery-approved relationship, to take the Presbytery’s Boundaries Training once every three years.
For more information about Boundaries Training and/or to register, click the button below.
GIPL's Green Team Summit 2027
Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL)
Green Team Summit 2027
Sunday, February 21, 2027 - 2-8 PM
Temple Emanu-El in Sandy Springs
Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) cordially invites you to join us for our 2027 Green Team Summit on Sunday, February 21, 2027, from 2-8 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Sandy Springs.
This summit invites Green Teams, faith leaders, and environmental advocates to explore what it means to tend to the sacred in a world that often pulls our attention elsewhere. Tending is a lifelong practice of noticing, nurturing, and protecting what is most life-giving. When we tend to what is sacred, we become witnesses to a different way of living — one rooted in abundance over scarcity, relationship over isolation, and hope over despair. Together, we will explore how our faith traditions shape these daily practices and how they take root in tangible acts of caring for, and protecting, our Common Home.
Our keynote speaker (to be announced soon) will invite us to imagine a world shaped by justice, hope, and abundant life. We will reflect on how we can cultivate communities where people and the planet alike are able to flourish. Then, through a variety of workshops, attendees will gain practical tools to build and strengthen Green Teams, deepen relationships within their congregations and communities, and put their faith into action through advocacy and climate solutions. Together, we will discover new ways to tend to what is sacred and live out our shared call to care for our neighbors and the earth.
Registration opens in October.
Boundaries Training
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta requires all ministers of the Word and Sacrament and commissioned ruling elders, including members at large, ministers serving in a validated ministry, and retired ministers serving a church in any Presbytery-approved relationship, to take the Presbytery’s Boundaries Training once every three years.
For more information about Boundaries Training and/or to register, click the button below.
Recycling Days - DHPC
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Recycle Days
3rd Sundays of January, April, August, and October. The general schedule and focus include:
Third Sunday of January - Styrofoam & Books
Third Sunday of April - Electronics
Third Sunday in August - Paints & Chemicals
Third Sunday in October - All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Someone will be in the front lot collecting from 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:15 PM.
2027:
2027.01.16: Styrofoam & Books
2027.04.17: Electronics
2027.08.21: Paints & Chemicals
2027.10.16: All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Recycling Days - DHPC
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Recycle Days
3rd Sundays of January, April, August, and October. The general schedule and focus include:
Third Sunday of January - Styrofoam & Books
Third Sunday of April - Electronics
Third Sunday in August - Paints & Chemicals
Third Sunday in October - All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Someone will be in the front lot collecting from 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:15 PM.
2027:
2027.01.16: Styrofoam & Books
2027.04.17: Electronics
2027.08.21: Paints & Chemicals
2027.10.16: All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Boundaries Training
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta requires all ministers of the Word and Sacrament and commissioned ruling elders, including members at large, ministers serving in a validated ministry, and retired ministers serving a church in any Presbytery-approved relationship, to take the Presbytery’s Boundaries Training once every three years.
For more information about Boundaries Training and/or to register, click the button below.
Recycling Days - DHPC
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Recycle Days
3rd Sundays of January, April, August, and October. The general schedule and focus include:
Third Sunday of January - Styrofoam & Books
Third Sunday of April - Electronics
Third Sunday in August - Paints & Chemicals
Third Sunday in October - All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Someone will be in the front lot collecting from 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:15 PM.
2027:
2027.01.16: Styrofoam & Books
2027.04.17: Electronics
2027.08.21: Paints & Chemicals
2027.10.16: All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Clergy Lunch - North
Clergy Lunch - North
12-1:30 PM - Rotates Roswell/Duluth
Thursday, September 3, 2026
1st Wednesday Synod SACK Lunch Conversation
1st Wednesday Synod SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
September 2 - New Worshipping Communities
October 7 - Courageous Conversations
November 4 - Systemic Poverty
December 2 - Food Ministries
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
Small & Mighty Zoom
Association of Smaller Congregations
Small & Mighty Monthly Zoom Conversation
First Tuesdays from 7-8 pm ET / 6-7 pm CT
A Time to Connect and Equip Leaders in Small Membership Churches
What can you expect each month?
Expect to meet other small church leaders (pastors, CREs, elders, educators). Expect to share some of the mighty things God is doing in and through your small membership congregation. Expect to share some needs you have as a leader that could be met by future gatherings. Expect to leave encouraged, equipped, and connected!
Join our conversation here: https://form.jotform.com/251396018295159
If you are unable to join us tonight, keep in mind that we post recordings after the gathering. You can access past recordings and resources that are suggested by the presenter/facilitator from the button on this page: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/small-and-mighty. We also post info about the upcoming gathering when that is available.
If you have interest in learning more about the Association of Smaller Congregations or have questions about this Small and Mighty Zoom Gathering, please reach out to ASC President, Caroline Dennis at cvdennis.wpcgwd@gmail.com.
Your registration for the Small & Mighty Conversations gets you this monthly invitation to join the conversation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom.
We hope to see you there!
Weaving Our Cultures: One Thread at a Time
Weaving Our Cultures: One Thread at a Time
Fundraiser for Shalom International Ministry
Sunday, August 30 from 5-7 PM
Shallowford Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Principles and Political Action
How does our faith call us to engage in the public square?
Gather online with other Presbyterians across the country on August 26th to explore how our Christian faith calls us to wrestle with current issues of voting rights, election integrity, and public policy.
You'll hear from speakers who will discuss how we can educate, organize and advocate from a place of Reformed faith, and we'll engage in dialogue to discuss next steps you can take in your community.
Interested? Save your spot here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rG93c0
Conversations with the Clerk
Conversations with the Clerk
Join Stated Clerk Andy James for a presentation and conversation about matters of interest to the life of the church!
Upcoming Conversations:
Tuesday, August 25, 7:00pm: Actions of the 227th General Assembly
Tuesday, October 20, 12:00pm: Amendments Proposed by the 227th General Assembly
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00pm: Office Hours for Clerks of Session
Register for one or all of these here!
For more information contact Stated Clerk Andy James at cajames@atlpcusa.org.
Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.
PYMCoA Monthly Lunch
PYMCoA Monthly Lunch
Details:
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 Raging Burrito, 320 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
(Weather permitting, we’ll decide between indoor or patio seating.)
Parking: Free parking is available at either the Sycamore House (Decatur PC Youth House) or the Decatur Presbyterian Church lot.
Sycamore House: 218 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (fenced-in lot with the basketball goal)
👉 Please click the RSVP button below so we can get a headcount.
(RSVP link coming soon.)
For more information about the Presbyterian Youth Ministry Collaboration of Atlanta, visit the PYMCoA page.
Installation of Rev. Jeanine Fulton
Installation of Rev. Jeanine Fulton
Sunday, August 23 at 2-4 PM
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
5801 Hugh Howell Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Join us as we celebrate the Installation of Rev. Jeanine Fulton as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. The service will take place at Eastminster on Sunday, August 23 at 2-4 PM.
An offering is to be received to benefit the Emergency Fund for Pastors.
Called to Care
Called to Care: Supporting Caregivers, Families, & People Living w/Dementia
Presented by Emory University’s Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 1-3 PM
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
471 Mount Vernon Highway Northeast
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Called to Care: Supporting Caregivers, Families, & People Living with Dementia is an informative and empowering community program designed to provide practical guidance, trusted resources, and compassionate support for those navigating the dementia journey.
Featured speakers include:
Andrew Breithaupt, MD (Neurologist, Emory University)
Alice Cooper-Saulsberry, LCSW (Emory University)
Nola Faulkner, CDP (Hurley Law Firm)
These experts will share practical guidance and insights on understanding dementia, planning for the future, accessing community resources, and promoting the well-being of both caregivers and those living with dementia.
Participants will learn about:
Understanding dementia, diagnosis, and treatment options
Legal and financial planning, including advance directives, powers of attorney, and long-term care considerations
Caregiver wellness, stress management, and strategies for preventing burnout
Community resources, care coordination, and support services
Practical tools for improving quality of life for individuals living with dementia and those who care for them
Join us as we learn, connect, and strengthen our community—because no one should navigate dementia alone.
135th Anniversary: Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church
135th Anniversary: Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church
Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Radcliffe Presbyterian Church's 3nd Annual Community Round Up and Celebration
Community Round-Up and Celebration
Presented by Radcliffe Presbyterian Church
Saturday, August 22 - 12-4 PM
Radcliffe Presbyterian Church
286 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr NW
Radcliffe Presbyterian Church (USA) extends a warm invitation to join the party at our Community Round-Up and Celebration on August 22, 2026 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at 286 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318.
This fellowship event for the immediate Radcliffe community offers food, fun, music, art, and dancing. Children can enjoy a bouncy house, with hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks for all. A bazaar, voter education information, health information and screening, and back-to-school supplies will be available as well. The event will be held in the church parking lot. All are invited to worship with us on August 23rd.
Radcliffe continues to support and engage our community in concerns and issues that address its social, physical, economic and spiritual needs. We look forward to seeing you. A RSVP is appreciated. Call Paula Coleman at 404-401-3453 to RSVP.
East-West Workshop
East-West Workshop
August 22, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM (Box lunch)
Newnan Presbyterian Church
38 Greenville St
Newnan, GA 30263
This East-West Workshop is an opportunity to learn best practices and sharpen your communication efforts both inside and outside the church. The Episcopalian Church hosted a Caffeinated Church Workshop in Atlanta this year, and two staff members from First LaGrange attended and have agreed to share some of what they learned with us!
Kimberly Asbell is Church Administrator at First LaGrange and handles most of the communication that comes out of the church to church members.
Jenna Eady is director of digital marketing and handles social media, podcast, and photography.
To learn more about Caffeinated Church, visit caffeinatedchurch.org
The cost is $20.
3rd Wednesday Synod COM SACK Lunch Conversation
3rd Wednesday Synod COM SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Conversations on the third Wednesday of the month will focus on topics related to Committees on Ministry. We meet from 12-1 pm (Eastern Time). Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
August 19, 2026 - Follow Up Guidance from CLC
September 16, 2026 - GA227 & Implications for COM
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
Ordination of Ben Fletcher
Pending approval of his examination by presbytery at the Summer Stated Meeting on August 11.
Ordination of Ben Fletcher
Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 11 AM
Atlanta First Presbyterian Church
Join us as we celebrate the Ordination of Ben Fletcher as a minister of Word and Sacrament. Fletcher has been called to serve as the Associate Pastor of Young Adults and Discipleship at Atlanta First Presbyterian Church. The service will take place at Atlanta First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 11 AM.
An offering is to be received to benefit the scholarship fund for those preparing for ministry of the Word and Sacrament under care of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta.
The Art of Transitional Ministry
The Art of Transitional Ministry
Montreat Conference Center
August 16-21, 2026
Leading a congregation and faith community through transition is challenging and rewarding. It is recognized both in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and in other denominations as a specialized ministry. It takes knowledge, skill, resilience, and spiritual strength to navigate the waters of transition in a way that allows a congregation and its leaders to be open to possibilities, go deeper, and thrive. Curious about what it takes to be a transitional pastor? The Art of Transitional Ministry offers education in the skills and understanding necessary for leading a congregation and faith community in transition.
Recycling Days - DHPC
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Recycle Days
3rd Sundays of January, April, August, and October. The general schedule and focus include:
Third Sunday of January - Styrofoam & Books
Third Sunday of April - Electronics
Third Sunday in August - Paints & Chemicals
Third Sunday in October - All of the Above (Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals)
Someone will be in the front lot collecting from 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:15 PM.
Upcoming:
8/16/2026: Paints and Chemicals
10/18/2026: Books, Styrofoam, Electronics, Paints, and Chemicals
Friends on the Journey
Friends on the Journey
Sponsored by the New Church Development Commission, 1001 New Worshiping Communities, and Grace Presbytery
August 16-19, 2026
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
Dallas, TX
A limited number of travel scholarships are being awarded on a rolling basis, given in the order in which registration is received until the funds are fully used.
Our Voices Matter
Our voices were in the room. Now it's time to hear what happened. Join fellow Black Presbyterians for a candid debrief with our Presbytery of Greater Atlanta commissioners on the key votes and decisions from the 227th General Assembly, and what they mean for us.
Atlanta Recycles Day
Atlanta Recycles Day
Third Saturdays (except January)
9 AM-Noon
https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/public-works/recycling-program
Deadline: GIPL's ReWilding Program
Plant Trees for a Greener Future
by Georgia Interfaith Power and Light
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) is looking to partner with congregations who want to plant FREE trees on-site. Through a grant from American Forests, GIPL has funding to provide free native trees and fruit trees to congregations in Metro-Atlanta in partnership with Trees Atlanta and FoodWell Alliance. Ideal congregations will have the following:
Land to plant 10-50 trees
A green team/volunteer group to maintain and water the trees (with a small grant to support these efforts from GIPL)
Interest in planting the trees either this fall (October – December) or next Spring (January – March)
Located in an EPA designated disadvantaged community (the funding restricts tree planting to certain census blocks to best address tree inequity).
If you are interested in this program, please contact GIPL’s Program Coordinator, Heather Franklin heather@gipl.org, to determine your eligibility and start a conversation about next steps. Congregations who reach out before August 15th will be prioritized. Click here to view a promotional flyer.
UKirk Leadership Retreat
UKirk Leadership Retreat
August 12-14, 2026
Columbia Theological Seminary
What does it mean to be a servant leader on campus, in the church and in the world?
This is the question that UKirk students and campus ministers will be invited to explore during our UKirk Leadership Retreat August 12-14, 2026, on the Columbia Theological Seminary campus in Decatur, Georgia.
Through worship, workshops, keynote addresses and conversations, both individual students and campus ministry leadership teams will be invited to gather with others from around the Southeast to explore the various ways they are called to serve others on campus and in their careers.
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta holds quarterly Stated Meetings to conduct business and join in worship together.
For more information about Stated Meetings (including links to registration, submit absence requests, download the current Commissioner Handbook, etc.), click the button below.
Some items, such as the Commissioner Handbook, registration link, etc., will be made available a couple of weeks prior to each event.
Standing with Immigrants Conference
Standing with Immigrants Conference
The event is co-sponsored by Interfaith Atlanta and The New Sanctuary Movement of Atlanta and Interfaith Atlanta.
Clarkston Community Center
Friday, August 7 from 9 am to 1 pm.
We have a great panel (Keynote speakers Mark Douglas and Rafael Reyes from CTS plus others) who will speak and answer questions about the current issues facing immigrants. There will also be several organizations attending who will share volunteer opportunities with Interfaith Church Communities looking to get involved.
1st Wednesday Synod SACK Lunch Conversation
1st Wednesday Synod SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
August 5, 2026 - Grant Writing
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
Small & Mighty Zoom
Association of Smaller Congregations
Small & Mighty Monthly Zoom Conversation
First Tuesdays from 7-8 pm ET / 6-7 pm CT
A Time to Connect and Equip Leaders in Small Membership Churches
What can you expect each month?
Expect to meet other small church leaders (pastors, CREs, elders, educators). Expect to share some of the mighty things God is doing in and through your small membership congregation. Expect to share some needs you have as a leader that could be met by future gatherings. Expect to leave encouraged, equipped, and connected!
Join our conversation here: https://form.jotform.com/251396018295159
If you are unable to join us tonight, keep in mind that we post recordings after the gathering. You can access past recordings and resources that are suggested by the presenter/facilitator from the button on this page: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/small-and-mighty. We also post info about the upcoming gathering when that is available.
If you have interest in learning more about the Association of Smaller Congregations or have questions about this Small and Mighty Zoom Gathering, please reach out to ASC President, Caroline Dennis at cvdennis.wpcgwd@gmail.com.
Your registration for the Small & Mighty Conversations gets you this monthly invitation to join the conversation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom.
We hope to see you there!
Painting with a Purpose
Painting with a Purpose
Presented by the Maria Fearing Fund
Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 11 AM-1:30 PM
Hillside Presbyterian Church
The Maria Fearing Fund invites children, youth, and adults to Painting with a Purpose on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Hillside Presbyterian Church in Decatur.
Join us for a guided painting experience, fellowship, light refreshments, and a special presentation by K.A. Ellis, author of Maria Fearing: The Girl Who Dreamed of Distant Lands. This inspiring event celebrates the life and legacy of Presbyterian missionary Maria Fearing and is designed for the entire family.
Admission is free, and while there is no cost to attend, donations of any size are gratefully accepted to support the ongoing mission and educational work of the Maria Fearing Fund.
Space is limited, so registration is required by Friday, July 18. Please see the attached flyer or scan the QR code to register. We hope you'll join us for this meaningful afternoon of art, inspiration, and community.
UKirk National Gathering 2026
UKirk National Gathering
July 20-23, 2026
Lake Tahoe
Join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Our theme this year is “Making Room: Creating Space, Celebrating Curiosity, and Blessing the Spirit’s Work Among Us” and we are thrilled to share that the Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves will be our worship leader.
3rd Wednesday Synod COM SACK Lunch Conversation
3rd Wednesday Synod COM SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) Lunch
A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources and best practices on a new topic each month.
Conversations on the third Wednesday of the month will focus on topics related to Committees on Ministry. We meet from 12-1 pm (Eastern Time). Register to receive the monthly invitation. You aren’t obligated to attend every session. Not every topic will suit everyone. No one keeps attendance so, no excused absences necessary! And . . . it’s zoom. Bring your lunch!
Upcoming Conversations Include:
July 15, 2026 - COM’s Role in Pastoral Care for Our Pastors
August 19, 2026 - Follow Up Guidance from CLC
Information/Registration: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/
Deadline: Presbyterian Promise Applications
THE PRESBYTERIAN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP UPDATED AMOUNT!
AN $96,000 SCHOLARSHIP OVER 4 YEARS FOR PRESBYTERIANS
The Presbyterian Promise Scholarship is a commitment by Presbyterian College to recognize students for their merit and affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. PC seeks to develop students academically and spiritually in this signature scholarship. Students who are of members of Presbyterian churches, or who attend Presbyterian/Reformed secondary schools, will receive a scholarship for a minimum of $24,000 per year for up to four years—that’s a $96,000 commitment to you.
Information: https://www.presby.edu/costs-and-aid/scholarships/